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A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit.
Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost.
 
Luckily Mouse is on hand to help. Mouse is not busy. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around him.
 
As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home, Mouse wonders if he might be able persuade Pigeon to stop and look at the world around him too…
 
A witty and exquisitely illustrated new picture book about appreciating the little things in life from award-winning illustrator and creator of Mini Rabbit, John Bond.

Author Biography

John Bond studied Illustration at Kingston University and worked for 7 years at an award-winning creative agency before becoming a full-time illustrator and designer.John is married and has two young children. He lives and works in Worthing. 

Review

Praise for Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond:"Mixes silliness with a Jon Klassen-like note of piquant peril . . . and an unexpected final twist make(s) for great appeal." The Guardian'John Bond brilliantly captures the single-mindedness of small children…little readers will certainly want seconds.'
The Observer"Adorable . . . a really sweet story with absolutely stunning illustrations" BookTrustPraise for Mini Rabbit Must Help by John Bond:"Lively colourful illustrations . . . A Charming and witty book" BookTrustPraise for Dogs in Disguise by Peter Bently and John Bond'A rambunctious rhyming picture-book romp ideal for fans of the "Oi!" books, full of ingenious pooches and some truly outrageous rhymes (think schnauzers in trousers and shih-tzus doing ju-jitsu). Bond's trademark wide, staring eyes and bright block colours perfectly complement Bently's bouncing text.' Guardian

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The brilliant new illustrated children's picture book from award-winning author and illustrator John Bond

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A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit. Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost. Luckily Mouse is on hand to help. Mouse is not busy. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around him. As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home, Mouse wonders if he might be able persuade Pigeon to stop and look at the world around him too... A witty and exquisitely illustrated new picture book about appreciating the little things in life from award-winning illustrator and creator of Mini Rabbit, John Bond.

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Praise for Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond: "Mixes silliness with a Jon Klassen-like note of piquant peril . . . and an unexpected final twist make(s) for great appeal." The Guardian 'John Bond brilliantly captures the single-mindedness of small children...little readers will certainly want seconds.' The Observer "Adorable . . . a really sweet story with absolutely stunning illustrations" BookTrust Praise for Mini Rabbit Must Help by John Bond: "Lively colourful illustrations . . . A Charming and witty book" BookTrust Praise for Dogs in Disguise by Peter Bently and John Bond 'A rambunctious rhyming picture-book romp ideal for fans of the "Oi!" books, full of ingenious pooches and some truly outrageous rhymes (think schnauzers in trousers and shih-tzus doing ju-jitsu). Bond's trademark wide, staring eyes and bright block colours perfectly complement Bently's bouncing text.' Guardian

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The new illustrated children's picture book from award-winning author and illustrator John Bond

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The new illustrated children's picture book from award-winning author and illustrator John Bond * Mini Rabbit - Not Lost won Read it Again! 2019, the Cambridgeshire Libraries' children's picture book award * Mini Rabbit Not Lost was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book of the Year Award, 2019 and longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize. * John's warm and funny artwork will appeal to fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen and Chris Haughton. * John is an award-winning illustrator, animator and designer, who has garnered a rapidly growing online fan base via his social media (more than 140k followers on Instagram 15/1/20) * John collaborated with Ohh Deer cards and Mister Men to create a range of Mister Men and Little Miss greetings cards, launched in January 2017, available in Paperchase. His own 'Creatures' birthday card range for Paperchase and Ohh Deer was nominated for 'Best Children's range' at the prestigious Henries awards for greetings card publishers. * John's clients include: BBC, British Gas, Channel 4, Disney, Historic Royal Palaces, King's College London, Mars, Mister Men, MT, Nickleodeon, NHS, Ohh Deer, Open University, Paperchase, Starbucks, Tate, Utility Warehouse, Winsor and Newton * Highly promotable author/illustrator and self-publicist. John is a regular exhibitor at illustrator shows, eg: HiFest in Hastings, and in March 2017 hosted his first solo exhibition 'Best in Show' at Unlimited Design Shop and Gallery in Brighton, featuring his dog-themed prints. * A variety of merchandise is available on John's website including original artwork, prints, greetings cards and tote bags. * See John on YouTube!: Competition: Dogs in Disguise;Great Dog Bottom Swap;I Want My Hat;Oi;Frog;Mini Rabbit;Not Lost;Must Help;Come Home;Cats Ahoy. by;Peter Bently;John Bond;Jon Klassen;Jim Field;Chris Chatterton;Rachel Bright

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A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit. Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost. Luckily Mouse is on hand to help. Mouse is not busy. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around him. As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home, Mouse wonders if he might be able persuade Pigeon to stop and look at the world around him too... A witty and exquisitely illustrated new picture book about appreciating the little things in life from award-winning illustrator and creator of Mini Rabbit, John Bond. Gold title * Mini Rabbit - Not Lost won Read it Again! 2019, the Cambridgeshire Libraries' children's picture book award * Mini Rabbit Not Lost was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book of the Year Award, 2019 and longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize. * John's warm and funny artwork will appeal to fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen and Chris Haughton. * John is an award-winning illustrator, animator and designer, who has garnered a rapidly growing online fan base via his social media (more than 140k followers on Instagram 15/1/20) * John collaborated with Ohh Deer cards and Mister Men to create a range of Mister Men and Little Miss greetings cards, launched in January 2017, available in Paperchase. His own 'Creatures' birthday card range for Paperchase and Ohh Deer was nominated for 'Best Children's range' at the prestigious Henries awards for greetings card publishers. * John's clients include: BBC, British Gas, Channel 4, Disney, Historic Royal Palaces, King's College London, Mars, Mister Men, MT, Nickleodeon, NHS, Ohh Deer, Open University, Paperchase, Starbucks, Tate, Utility Warehouse, Winsor and Newton * Highly promotable author/illustrator and self-publicist. John is a regular exhibitor at illustrator shows, eg: HiFest in Hastings, and in March 2017 hosted his first solo exhibition 'Best in Show' at Unlimited Design Shop and Gallery in Brighton, featuring his dog-themed prints. * A variety of merchandise is available on John's website including original artwork, prints, greetings cards and tote bags. * See John on YouTube!: Competition: Dogs in Disguise;Great Dog Bottom Swap;I Want My Hat;Oi;Frog;Mini Rabbit;Not Lost;Must Help;Come Home;Cats Ahoy. by;Peter Bently;John Bond;Jon Klassen;Jim Field;Chris Chatterton;Rachel Bright

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